Q.How come the city doesn’t trim the tree(s) in front of houses on a yearly basis?

– Colin Slayton, Orange

A. The city of Orange boasts more than 22,000 trees on public streets throughout the city.

The city takes responsibility for pruning them, but it’s done on an as-needed basis as determined by the office of Public Works, which oversees the Street Tree Division.

If you have questions or feel it is time for a trim, you can call the city’s Street Tree Division at 714-532-6470.

Q.Are there any plans to add personalized bricks around the Plaza to honor residents and families as they did previously to celebrate its centennial?

– Irene Matthews, Orange

A. The bricks were made available for purchase around the city’s 100-year anniversary. Residents could buy personalized bricks, which were installed around the edge of the Plaza.

When Mr. Orange spoke to Mayor Carolyn Cavecche about the possibility of initiating the program, the mayor said there would be a couple of factors to consider.

Those factors included the cost of tearing up concrete to install new bricks, as well as laying new cement.

As of now, there are no plans to install more bricks.

Q.I have a real fascination with bridges and Santiago Creek. Where can I find more information?

– Brad Nguyen, Orange

A. The Main Library & History Center at 407 E. Chapman Ave. is chock-full of historical information about the city.

Here’s a teaser: The librarians have a photo from 1916 showing a Chapman Avenue bridge during a flood in the creek.

Q.In the late 1980s to early 1990s there was a country/western bar in the strip mall on the south side of Chapman Avenue at Prospect Street. What was the name of it?

– Michael Plovie, Orange

A. Mr. Orange is truly stumped by this question. If anyone knows of the establishment in question, please feel free to share.

PEELINGS

As of press time, Big E Truck & Auto at 890 N. Batavia Street was selling regular unleaded gasoline at $3.89 a gallon – the least-expensive listed price in the city, according to OrangeCountyGasPrices.com.

Contact Mr. Orange at 714-704-3704 or askmrorange@ocregister.com. Selected questions will be answered in the Orange City News and at ocregister.com/orange.